JEE Main 2024 Physics Chapter Wise Weightage

As per the revised JEE Main 2024 Physics Syllabus PDF released by NTA, here is the list of JEE Main 2024 Physics important chapters. The candidates can start their preparation with these topics and then proceed with other topics.

Chapters	Marks Weightage	Number of Question	Expected Weighatge
Optics	8-12	2-3	6-7%
Modern Physics	8-12	2-3	8-9%
Electrostatics	4-8	1-2	3-4%
Heat and Thermodynamics	16-20	4-5	10-11%
Atoms and Nuclie	8-12	2-3	8-9%
Magnetism	8-12	2-3	6-7%
Current Electricity	12-16	3-4	8-9%
Unit, Dimension, and Vector	0-4	0-1	1-2%
Kinematics	12-16	3-4	8-9%
Laws of Motion	4-8	1-2	3-4%
Work, Energy, and Power	0-4	0-1	1-2%
Gravitation	0-4	0-1	3-4%
Solids and Fluids	0-4	0-1	1-2%
Centre of Mass, Momentum, and impulse	4-8	1-2	3-4%
Simple Harmonic Motion	0-4	0-1	1-2%
EMI – AC	4-8	1-2	1-2%

The above Physics chapter wise weightage of JEE Mains 2024 is as per the previous year's analysis. Candidates should study the JEE Main Physics syllabus to score the cutoff marks.

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JEE Main 2024 Physics Important Topics

The JEE Main Physics syllabus is vast and includes several topics. However, certain important topics have been repeated in the previous year and carry a good amount of weightage in the JEE Main 2024 exam. Candidates can check the JEE Main Physics important topics given below.

Units	Important Topics
Physics and Measurement	SI Units Dimensions of Physics Quantities Dimensional Analysis
Kinematics	Speed and Velocity Scalars and Vectors Motion in a Plane Projectile Motion Motion and Non-Uniform Motion
Laws of Motion	Newton’s Law of Motion Momentum Static and Kinetic Friction Centripetal Force
Work, Energy and Power	Kinetic and Potential Energy Work-Energy Theorem Motion in a Vertical Circle Elastic and Inelastic Collisions in One and Two Dimensions
Rotational Motion	Inertia Centre of Mass Radius of Gyration Parallel and Perpendicular Axes Theorem
Gravitation	Kepler’s Law of Planetary Motion Motion of a Satellite Orbital Velocity
Properties of Solids and Liquids	Hooke’s Law Young Modulus Pascal’s Law Viscosity Stoke’s Law Surface Tension Heat, Temperature and Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics	Second Law of Thermodynamics Isothermal and Adiabatic Processes Heat, Work and Internal Energy
Kinetic Theory of Gases	RMS Speed of Gas Molecules Pressure Avogadro’s Number
Oscillation and Waves	Simple Harmonic Motion Wave Motion Kinetic and Potential Energies
Electrostatics	Coulomb's Law Electric Dipole Gauss’s Law Equipotential Surfaces Conductors and Insulators Energy Stored in a Capacitor
Current Electricity	Drift Velocity Ohm’s Law Metre Bridge Wheatstone Bridge Series and Parallel Combination of Resistors EMF of a Cell
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	Savart Law Ampere’s Law Effect of Temperature on Magnetic Properties Moving Coil Galvanometer
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	Faraday’s Law Lenz’s Law Eddy Currents LCR Series Circuit Power in AC Circuit AC Generator and Transformer
Electromagnetic Waves	Electromagnetic Waves and its Features Applications of EM Waves
Optics	Power of Lens Microscope and Astronomical Telescope Huygens Principle Polarisation Diffraction Due to a Single Slit
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Photoelectric Effect Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation Hertz and Lenard’s Observation
Atoms and Nuclei	Rutherford’s Model of Atom Bohr Model Mass Energy Relation Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Electronic Devices	Logic Gates I-V Characteristics of LED Zener Diode
Experimental Skills	LED Resistor Screw Gauge

Scoring 60+ marks in the physics section of JEE Mains requires a combination of understanding the concepts, solving JEE Main mock test 2024 online and studying the best books for JEE Main 2024 .

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List of Topics Deleted from JEE Main Physics Syllabus

NTA has removed the following chapters and topics from the JEE Main Physics syllabus.

Chapters	Sections/Topics Removed
Current	Potentiometer principles and its applications
Atoms and Nuclei	Radioactivity - Alpha, Beta, and Gamma particles/rays and their properties Law of radioactive decay
Electronic Devices	Transistors
Sound/Wave Optics	Doppler Effect
Rotational Motion	Rotational Motion Transitional Motion
Communications System	Full Chapter Deleted
Experiments	Potentiometer: Comparison of EMF of two primary cells and determination of internal resistance of a cell Plotting a cooling curve for the relationship between the temperature of a hot body and time Characteristic curves of a transistor and finding current gain and voltage gain Using a multimeter to: 1. Identify the base of a transistor, 2. Distinguish between NPN and PNP type transistors, 3. See the unidirectional current in case of a diode and an LED, 4. Check the correctness or otherwise of a given electronic component (diode, transistor, or IC)

JEE Main Physics Syllabus Coverage in the (February Shift) Examination 2021

The day-wise syllabus coverage for the JEE Main 2021 Physics paper is given in the following table -

Date & Shift	Syllabus Coverage
23 February	Click here
24 February	Click here
25 February	Click here
26 February	Click here

JEE Main Physics Syllabus Coverage in the (March Shift) Examination 2021

The day-wise syllabus coverage for the JEE Main 2021 Physics paper is given in the following table -

Date & Shift	Syllabus Coverage
16 March	Click here
17 March	Click here
18 March	Click here

JEE Main Physics Syllabus Coverage in the (July Phase) Examination 2021

The day-wise syllabus coverage for the JEE Main 2021 Physics paper is given in the following table -

Date & Shift	Syllabus Coverage
20 July	Click here
22 July	Click here
25 July	Click here
27 July	Click here

JEE Main Physics Syllabus Coverage in the(August Phase) Examination 2021

The day-wise syllabus coverage for the JEE Main 2021 Physics paper is given in the following table -

Date & Shift	Syllabus Coverage
26 August	Click here
27 August	Click here
31 August	Click here

Physics Syllabus Coverage in JEE Main January 2020 (Shift Wise)

The following topics were covered in the Physics section of the JEE Main January 2020 exam -

Day & Shift	Syllabus Coverage for Physics
JEE Main 9th January 2020 - Shift 2	Movement of Inertia Center of Mass Significant Digits Thermodynamics Electrostatics
JEE Main 9th January 2020 (Shift 1)	Semiconductors Modern Physics Resistance Diplole Movement Fluids Electrostatics
JEE Main 8th January 2020 (Shift 2)	Current Electricity Heat and Thermodynamics Area under Curves Optics Kinematics Electromagnetics Movement of Inertia Force Bulk Optics Modern Physics Wave Matters
JEE Main 8th January 2020 Shift 1	Wave Optics Units Thermodynamics Ray Optics Logic Gates Semiconductors Current Electricity Modern Physics
JEE Main 7th January 2020 Shift 2	Current Electricity Modern Physics Law of Cooling
JEE Main 7th January 2020 Shift 1	RBT Wave Optics Projectile Motions Current Electricity Thermodynamics Electrostatics Semiconductor

Physics Syllabus Coverage in JEE Main September 2020

The shift wise syllabus coverage in JEE Main Physics 2020 can be checked below -

Day & Shift	Syllabus Coverage for Physics (Topics with High Weightage)
JEE Main September 02, 2020, Shift 1	Thermodynamics Optics Electromagnetism
JEE Main September 02, 2020, Shift 2	Electrodynamics
JEE Main September 03, 2020, Shift 1	Electromagnetism Electrostatics
JEE Main September 03, 2020, Shift 2	Mechanics Electromagnetics Modern Physics
JEE Main September 04, 2020, Shift 1	Electrodynamics Mechanics Modern Physics
JEE Main September 04, 2020, Shift 2	Electrodynamics Mechanics Modern Physics
JEE Main September 05, 2020, Shift 1	Optics & Modern Physics Electrostatic & Magnetism Current Electricity & EMI Heat & Thermodynamics
JEE Main September 05, 2020, Shift 2	Electrodynamics Mechanics
JEE Main September 06, 2020, Shift 1	Optics Waves Modern Physics Current Electricity Thermodynamics
JEE Main September 06, 2020, Shift 2	Electrodynamics Mechanics

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JEE Main Physics Best Book s

Applicants studying for the JEE Main should refer to the best books to gain quality knowledge. Following are some of the JEE Main best books recommended by the exam experts and toppers that you should study from.

Book Name	Author
IIT JEE Physics 35 years chapter wise solved papers	D.C. Pandey
Fundamental-Physics	Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Concepts of Physics for JEE	H.C. Verma (Vol. I and Vol. II)
Advanced Level Physics: Examples and Exercises	Nelkon, Michael, Parker, Philip
Problems in Physics	A.A. Pinsky
A Collection of questions and problems in Physics	L.A. Sena
Physics (Vol. I and II)	Paul A. Tipler

Numerical Value Type Questions in JEE Main Physics

Provided below are some of the numerical value questions as per the official sample questions of JEE Main Physics. These were introduced for the first time in the JEE Main Physics section in 2020.

Q1. A power line lies along the east-west direction and carries a current of 10 A. The force per meter due to the earth’s magnetic field of 10-4 T is 10-X N/m. The value of x is_____________.

Ans. 3

Q2. A particle moves in the x-y plane under the influence of a force such that the linear momentum is P(t) = A [ î cos kt – ĵ sin kt ] Where A and k are constants. The angle in degrees between force and momentum is_________.

Ans. 90

Q3. Light of wavelength 0.6 mm from a sodium lamp falls on a photocell and causes the emission of photoelectrons for which the stopping potential is 0.5 V. With the light of wavelength 0.4 mm from a mercury lamp the stopping potential is 1.5 V. Then, the work function in eV of the photocell surface is____________.

Ans. 1.5

These questions provided above are mere samples taken from the official sample questions provided by NTA. Candidates can also go through past year papers to understand the JEE Main exam pattern. Aspirants can also download the PDF of sample questions on numerical value for JEE Main Physics.

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FAQs

How can I choose the best books for JEE Main 2024 Physics?

Candidates should keep into consideration factors such as clarity of explanations, the number of practice problems, and recommendations from subject experts and previous JEE Main toppers when selecting books. Additionally, they should align their book choices with your learning style and needs.

Which subject is easier in JEE Main?

Chemistry in JEE Main involves more information than concepts. So, it becomes easier for the candidates to score in this section than Physics and Mathematics.

Which are some of the high scoring topics in JEE Main Physics?

Some of the high scoring topics in JEE Main Physics are Current electricity, Oscillations and sound, Heat and thermodynamics, Newton’s laws of motion and Modern physics.

What is the most difficult physics chapter in JEE Main?

One of the most challenging yet crucial subjects for JEE Main Physics is Heat and Thermodynamics. Candidates who struggle with grasping the practical applications often face difficulty tackling related questions. This area encompasses two key aspects: conduction and convection (heat transfer).

Which is the toughest section in JEE Mains?

Mathematics is considered to be the most challenging subject in JEE Main due to its vast syllabus, complex problem-solving requirements, and the requirement for consistent practice and effort. However, with the right approach and strategies, candidates can successfully overcome the challenges and excel in the examination.

Is 120 a good score in JEE Mains?

120 marks in JEE Mains is considered an average score even as your expected percentile may range between 95-96%. A good score should have a 98-99%.

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